VITACLAY GREEN BEANS AMANDINE

Recipe Courtesy of “Vegetarian Times” converted to VitaClay version / Image Courtesy of Krista

Take a cue from the French with this easy, elegant recipe for green beans garnished with meltingly tender shallots and crunchy, toasted almonds. You can blanch the beans up to a day ahead, then store them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve them.

Ingredients:

1 ½ lbs. Fresh green beans, trimmed

3 Tbs. salted butter

1 ½ cups sliced shallots

3 Tbs. toasted, sliced almonds

2 cups salted water

Instructions:

1. Add 2 cups salted water and green beans in VitaClay pot (VM7900).
2. Set on “Stew” for 20 minutes, or until bright green and just tender. Transfer to bowl of ice water to stop cooking, and drain once cold.
3. Melt butter in large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add shallots, and cook for 4 minutes, or until golden, stirring frequently. Add beans; cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through. Season with salt and pepper, then toss with almonds.